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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1919

Page

8

Euchre Club Held at Mrs RLDDER’s Home in City

Entertaining guests include Mrs Norman Bassett of St Louis and Mrs Theodore Helake. Prizes awarded to Mrs T D Woodruff Mrs J F Andrews Mrs E M Selleck and Mrs Norman Bassett. Refreshments served. Bassett family to move to St Louis. Also notes on visitors to other homes and upcoming visits.

RS. M. G. Rldder Broadway Norman Bassett St. Louis Theodore Helake T. D. Woodruff J. F. Andrews E. M. Selleck Norman, Jr

Social club notes and visiting guests fill Quincy week

Miss Margaret OBrien hosted a sewing club at 640 Vine street with Central Union Telephone women among the members. A Friendship class reception at First Christian church featured Mrs. Daniel Carr, Miss Alice Douglas, and Mrs. Meyer. china shower for Mrs. Lloyd Harvey followed. Rev J Munz from Tiogo visited the Warshow home. Mrs. Harvey hosted twenty friends for a china shower and prizes were won by Mrs. Howard Lewis, Mrs. Eben Turner Jr., and Miss Mabel Harvey. Tournament entrants were urged to register for the president's trophy by October 6 at the Country Club veranda. Various social hosts welcomed guests, outings to Spring Lake, Chicago trips, and hospitality at several homes throughout the week.

Margaret O'Brien Vine Street Central Union Telephone Company Mae Lenane Kollmeyer Leona Stegeman Helen McGuire Florence Duker First Christian Church Daniel Carr Alice Douglas Meyer Harvey Joseph Harvey, Jr Lloyd Harvey Howard Lewis Eben Turner, Jr Mabel Harvey Meira

Side Talks on Boy Scouts and Character

Ruth Cameron argues against condemning the Boy Scout movement for a few misdeeds. She praises its woodcraft, discipline, and positive channels for boys, noting many support its aims and can redirect restless energy into constructive skills.

Boy Scouts Grace Musehi Deven Pisyels Eunan

Peptiron Promises Restorative Power for Weary People

Overworked men and women find relief in Peptiron, an iron tonic claiming to bring strength by combining blood-oxidizing elements with nerve settling and digestion aiding substances. Testimonials cite renewed energy after use, with mentions of Bay City Michigan and Leawell Massachusetts as places of sale or endorsement.

Haven J. A. Chute Bay City Mich Mate Leawell Mass

St Matthew Lutheran Church Marks Sixtieth Anniversary

St Matthew Evangelical Lutheran church near Burton observes its 60th anniversary during the annual mission festival. Rev W H J Day of Canton Mo will preach at 11 am with Rev E F Schueler of St John Quincy delivering the anniversary sermon at 3 pm. Local congregations invited and women serve a donor dinner and supper on the church lawn.

St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church Burton W. H. J. Day Canton E. F. Schueler St. John Lutheran Church of Quincy St. Matthew

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claims Internal Cure

An advertisement asserts catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine taken internally to influence the blood. It describes ingredients as tonics and blood purifiers, claiming it cures catarrh and listing Druggists as sellers with testimonials available.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Props Toledo

Health in City Schools Prompts Monthly PTA Talks

Public school PTA groups discuss student health in three city schools during Friday meetings. Dewey School held an informal discussion on preventing infantile paralysis as a sick pupil triggers caution, while Washington School hosted Dr. Elizabeth Ball to address disease prevention and hygiene teaching. Berrian School featured George Gabriel on parent school relations. attendance was strong and refreshments followed.

United Parent-Teachers’ Association Dewey School Hallowe'en Washington School Eiabeth Ball Berrian School George Gabriel

Big Time Expected At G. C. B. C. Outing

Special cars will take Gem City Business College students to South Park this afternoon for a YM YWCA outing in their honor. The event begins at 2 o'clock at Seventh and Trampshire streets with sport clothes urged and a program of games and a baseball finale between nine girls and nine young men. A picnic supper will be served by YWCA Indies. Preparations aim for 400 attendees. Committees aiding the YWCA staff include Mrs. Rose Rice and others.

Gem City Business College South Park YM. CG. A Y. W. Clal Trampshire Y. W. C. A. Indies Rose Rice HR. V. Hart Chris Wlein HW. FP. Litchfield Blackburn J. D

At Home Day At Cheerful Home Settlement Grows

The At Home day at the Cheerful Home Settlement drew many to register for ongoing work this year. The event showcased strengthened classes and clubs with tea and wafers served. The kinder garten and Day Nursery rooms were redecorated, enhancing daily activities for children and workers.

Forum Meeting in Galesburg Sees Local Delegate

Mrs W F Kirtley departs this morning to represent the city’s Women’s Forum at the Galesburg Women’s Club meeting. Each year the Galesburg Club invites the president of every Woman’s Federated club in the fifteenth district. Mrs Anna Weed, president of Quincy Women’s Forum, will not attend.

W. F. Kirtley Galesburg Women's Forum

Mrs Kirtley Attends Board Meeting in Abbington

Mrs Kirtley will attend in place at the Federated Women’s Club fifteenth district board meeting in Abbington after staying in the city with friends until October 8. She will remain in town to fulfill duties at the gathering and then travel to Abbington for the board session.

Luther Memorial S S Chooses New Officers

Officers of the Luther Memorial church Sunday School were chosen Thursday evening in the church parlors. Named: Superintendent Roy Bennett. assistant superintendents H D Sprick and H D Condron. home department head Mrs Rebecca Vicars. Cradle Roll head Mrs John Dehner. secretary Miss Edna Winter. assistant secretary Harry Duncan. treasurer Hlt Condron.

Luther Memorial Church Roy Bennett H D Sprick H. D. Condron Home Department Rebecca Vicars John Dehner Edna Winter Harry Duncan H Lt. Condron

Presbyterians Change Service Hour For Vespers

The second service at the first Presbyterian church will move to late afternoon this week. Mrs. Inghram has organized city musical talent including the church Girls' Glee Club as a feature along with popular hymns. Dr. Hartley will announce pulpit topics later. The Blue Bird club hosted husbands at a South Park picnic Friday afternoon.

First Presbyterian Church

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